Optical storage media such as CDs and DVDs are used to store large files like music, videos, and software. CDs hold up to 1GB of data while DVDs can store several GB. Both are portable. CD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs are used to prevent deletion of data by software, music, and publishing companies. CD-Rs/DVD-Rs are for single burn recordings of music, videos, or backups. CD-RWs/DVD-RWs allow updating files. DVD-RAM is housed in a cartridge for video recording and computer memory. Blu-ray has the largest storage capacity of optical media. Solid state storage is small, robust, and expensive removable